Psalm 132:2
New International Version
He swore an oath to the LORD, he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

New Living Translation
He made a solemn promise to the LORD. He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,

English Standard Version
how he swore to the LORD and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,

Berean Standard Bible
how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

King James Bible
How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

New King James Version
How he swore to the LORD, And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

New American Standard Bible
How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,

NASB 1995
How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,

NASB 1977
How he swore to the LORD, And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,

Legacy Standard Bible
How he swore to Yahweh And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,

Amplified Bible
How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Christian Standard Bible
and how he swore an oath to the LORD, making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and how he swore an oath to the LORD, making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:”

American Standard Version
How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:

Contemporary English Version
Mighty God of Jacob, remember how he promised:

English Revised Version
How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Remember how he swore an oath to the LORD and made this vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Good News Translation
Remember, LORD, what he promised, the vow he made to you, the Mighty God of Jacob:

International Standard Version
how he swore an oath to the LORD, vowing to the Mighty One of Jacob,

Majority Standard Bible
how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

NET Bible
and how he made a vow to the LORD, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.

New Heart English Bible
how he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Webster's Bible Translation
How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;

World English Bible
how he swore to Yahweh, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who has sworn to YHWH, "" He has vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Young's Literal Translation
Who hath sworn to Jehovah. He hath vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Smith's Literal Translation
Who sware to Jehovah; he vowed to the mighty one of Jacob:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
How he swore to the Lord, he vowed a vow to the God of Jacob:

Catholic Public Domain Version
how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob:

New American Bible
How he swore an oath to the LORD, vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

New Revised Standard Version
how he swore to the LORD and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For he swore to LORD JEHOVAH and vowed to the God of Jacob:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
How he swore unto the LORD, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
how he sware to the Lord, and vowed to the God of Jacob, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Remember David's Affliction
1A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, 2how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: 3“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:11-16
and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. / And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. ...

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Hebrews 6:13-14
When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

2 Samuel 23:5
Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

1 Kings 8:25
Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

2 Chronicles 6:16
Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Jeremiah 33:20-21
“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

2 Samuel 7:25
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

1 Chronicles 22:10
He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:


Treasury of Scripture

How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;

he sware

Psalm 56:12
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

Psalm 65:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.

Psalm 66:13,14
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, …

the mighty

Psalm 132:5
Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

Psalm 46:11
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Psalm 50:1
A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

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Psalm 132
1. David in his prayer commends unto God the reverent care he had for the ark
8. His prayer at the removing of the ark
11. With a repetition of God's promises














how he swore an oath to the LORD
This phrase refers to a solemn promise made by David, the king of Israel, to God. In biblical times, oaths were serious commitments that invoked the name of God as a witness to the truth of one's words and the sincerity of one's intentions. The act of swearing an oath to the LORD underscores the gravity and sacredness of David's promise. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where oaths and vows were integral to maintaining faithfulness and obedience. The concept of swearing an oath is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in Genesis 22:16, where God swears by Himself to Abraham, highlighting the importance of divine promises.

and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob
The term "Mighty One of Jacob" is a title for God that emphasizes His strength and faithfulness to the patriarchs, particularly Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel. This title connects the promise made by David to the broader narrative of God's covenant with the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The vow made by David is not just a personal commitment but is tied to the history and destiny of the nation of Israel. This phrase also points to the messianic hope rooted in the Davidic covenant, where God promises that David's lineage will endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is often seen as the ultimate "Mighty One" in Christian theology. The use of this title reinforces the continuity of God's plan from the patriarchs to the establishment of the Davidic kingdom and beyond.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The central figure in this Psalm, David is the one who swore an oath to the LORD. He is known for his deep devotion to God and his desire to build a temple for the Ark of the Covenant.

2. The LORD
The covenant-keeping God of Israel to whom David swore an oath. He is the central focus of worship and devotion in the Psalm.

3. The Mighty One of Jacob
A title for God that emphasizes His strength and His covenant relationship with the patriarchs, particularly Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel.

4. The Ark of the Covenant
Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of Psalm 132 involves David's desire to bring the Ark to Jerusalem and establish a permanent dwelling place for it.

5. Jerusalem
The city where David intended to bring the Ark and where he desired to build a temple for the LORD.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Vows
Vows made to God are serious commitments and should be made with reverence and sincerity. David's example shows the importance of following through on our promises to God.

God's Faithfulness
The title "Mighty One of Jacob" reminds us of God's enduring faithfulness to His people. Just as He was faithful to Jacob and David, He remains faithful to us today.

Desire for God's Presence
David's vow reflects a deep desire for God's presence among His people. We should cultivate a similar longing for God's presence in our lives and communities.

Legacy of Faith
David's commitment to building a temple for the LORD set a foundation for future generations. Our faithfulness can leave a lasting impact on those who come after us.(2) How he sware.--Literally, who sware. The expression "Mighty One of Jacob" is taken from the patriarch himself (Genesis 49:24; comp. Isaiah 1:24, &c).

Verse 2. - How he sware unto the Lord (see the comment on vers. 1-5). And vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; rather, the Mighty One of Jacob (see Genesis 49:24; Isaiah 60:16).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
how
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he swore an oath
נִ֭שְׁבַּע (niš·ba‘)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear

to the LORD,
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[and] vowed
נָ֝דַ֗ר (nā·ḏar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5087: To promise

to the Mighty
לַאֲבִ֥יר (la·’ă·ḇîr)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 46: Mighty

One of Jacob:
יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc


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